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Rifugio Ariel – Monte Giacca loop from Ragalna

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Rifugio Ariel – Monte Giacca loop from Ragalna

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Rifugio Ariel – Monte Giacca loop from Ragalna

03:59

41.4km

1,480m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 13, 2026

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Parco dell'Etna

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Parking

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13.1 km

Rifugio Ariel

Highlight • Mountain Hut

You can also spend the night in this rifugio.

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15.6 km

Buried Church of the 1983 Eruption, Parco dell'Etna

Highlight • Religious Site

lava flow cave

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16.9 km

Monte Giacca

Highlight • Summit

18.3 km

U Paghiaru of Etna

Highlight • Mountain Hut

To get to the bivouac, from the road that leads to Serra La Nave, you have to take a 200 meter path but with a slope of around 20%. The …

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20.1 km

Serra La Nave Astrophysical Observatory

Highlight • Structure

Guided observations of the celestial vault are periodically carried out by the National Institute of Astrophysics. Also available for meetings with schools (095911580)

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22.3 km

Carpinteri Hut and Shelter

Highlight • Mountain Hut

The path that leads to the refuge from the Altomontana track is very easy. The single track that connects it with Santa Barbara is very tough in cycle touring mode. …

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25.8 km

Milia Bivouac

Highlight • Mountain Hut

The bivouac is in terrible condition. The door doesn't lock. The window is "sealed" with cellophane. Dirty. Good only for emergencies. Poor internet connection.

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41.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.8 km

5.78 km

4.56 km

4.28 km

Surfaces

24.1 km

11.3 km

1.83 km

1.77 km

1.54 km

823 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,730 m)

Lowest point (760 m)

Weather

Sunday 5 July

28°C

17°C

3 %

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Rifugio Ariel – Monte Giacca loop from Ragalna

Rifugio Ariel

Buried Church of the 1983 Eruption, Parco dell'Etna

Monte Giacca

U Paghiaru of Etna

Serra La Nave Astrophysical Observatory

Carpinteri Hut and Shelter

Milia Bivouac

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